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E-cigarette Use among Adolescents and Young Adults in Nigeria: A Scoping Review
Authors
Olayemi Timothy Adekeye, PhD, MPS, BNSc, RPHN, RPN, RN1; Oluwatosin Comfort Olarinde, MSc, BNSc2; Caesar M. Abuga1; Omowunmi Olabode, BSN3
Corresponding Author:
Olayemi Timothy Adekeye, PhD, MPS, Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
Telephone: 814-777-7247; E-mail: otadekeye@ua.edu
ONLINE ISSN: 2645-2936
PRINT ISSN: 0795 – 6541
Editor-in-chief
Prof. (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere
University of Nigeria
Editorial Secretary
Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi
Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Assistant Editorial Secretary
Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Institutional Affiliation(s)
1Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
2Faculty of Nursing Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
3Behavioral Health Inpatient Program, University of Virginia Community Health, Prince William Medical Center, VA, USA.
Citation
Adekeye, O.T., Olarinde, O.C., Abuga, C.M., & Olabode, O. (2025). E-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults in Nigeria: a scoping review. The Nursing Scope, 8(2), 30-44. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope82/30-44
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Abstract
Background: E-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults in Nigeria is an emerging public health concern, with growing evidence suggesting a rise in prevalence. This scoping review synthesizes current findings on e-cigarette use patterns among Nigerian adolescents and young adults.
Methods: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases were used for article searching. Search terms including ‘adolescents’ OR ‘teenagers’ OR ‘teens’ OR ‘youth’ OR ‘adolescence’ OR ‘young adults’ AND ‘electronic cigarettes’ OR ‘e-cigarette’ OR ‘vaping’ OR ‘e-cigarettes’ OR ‘e-cig’ OR ‘electronic nicotine delivery systems’ OR ‘ENDs’ AND ‘Nigeria’ OR ‘Nigerian’ OR ‘Nigerians’ were used to identify suitable studies.
Results: A total of 147 articles were initially identified, of which six met the inclusion criteria and were selected for the final review. This scoping review revealed four major themes: the prevalence of e-cigarette use, factors influencing e-cigarette use, risk perceptions, and the health implications of e-cigarette use.
Conclusion: This review underscores the need for targeted public health interventions, enhanced regulatory policies, and further research to address knowledge gaps and prevent a potential epidemic of e-cigarette use among Nigerian youth.
Keywords: E-cigarette, Adolescents, Young Adults, Scoping Review, Scoping, Nigeria